what's the best oil / wax for wood work tops in the kitchen ?

[DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen]

Dh is going to sand them at the weekend , what's the easiest way to get them back to looking good please?

I don't like high gloss varnish which was what the kitchen fitter used.

TIA

Osmo worktop in matte

Thank you. Is it a varnish?

I second Osmo. It is a matt hard wax oil. Recommend it to everyone

I've just used Rustins Danish oil and it seems pretty good. Not shiny at all. I did 3 coats and it dries quickly and looks lovely - on new beech it is all golden and warm. You just put it on with a cloth.

Thanks very much, will check out the recommendations. The beauty of wood is I can always sand it back and start again if I don't like it!

Does Osmo dry sticky at all? My work tops have gone sticky; I think it might be from using too much oil.

This is the first time I have had wood worktops but my Mum has had hers for a couple of years. They used a Danish oil (not rustins but similar) and their worktops have gone a bit bobbly and sticky this time round - she thinks the oil is old and not gone on properly. Could it be something like that?

As OP says - you can just sand it back again. Love wood!

Osmo does not dry sticky at all. Much better than Danish oil.

Another vote for Osmo

I'll order some today, thanks

[http://www.wood-finishes-direct.com/product/osmo-top-oil?promo=1 Osmo]]

Osmo

the sticky surface is from not wiping off residue.

I use linseed, but for oil treatments, you are supposed to wipe it on, leave it to soak in, then (after maybe ten minutes to half an hour) polish it off with a clean dry cloth to remove what has not soaked in. Oil oxidises and goes gummy, and eventually solid, and is very difficult to remove, even with white spirit once it has set.

BTW, oily rags can self combust (I have once seen it happen in a painters cupboard) so soak them in water afterwards, and tie into a plastic bag to prevent the water drying out before throwing away. Or you can use them to start barbecues or bonfires, but don't try to store them rolled up or stuffed in a cupboard/

Eek,I have oily rags wraped in plastic bag!

Wrapped

PigletJohn thank you, that makes perfect sense. Gummy is exactly how I would describe it. Luckily our work tops take quite a battering so it's starting to come off on its own. I'll try the Osmo next time.